AUTOMOBILES
Beyond All Expectations
2017 Cadenza
By Aaron R. Fodiman
The 2017 Kia Cadenza is a striking-looking car with distinctive lines.
T he new Kia Cadenza has been completely redesigned.
From its sleek, exterior styling of sculpted lines to its
extraordinary comfort and craftsmanship, this is a car
that everyone will appreciate. It has a wealth
of premium amenities and an advanced driver-assist
system that monitors the presence of other vehicles
that are near you. The powerful 290-horsepower
engine and eight-speed, automatic transmission
will give you both dynamic performance and a
confident driving experience.
Inside the spacious cabin are heated and ventilated
seats with memory buttons that can be set to
personalize driving positions for two drivers. There
is also a dual-zone automatic temperature control,
and separate back seat vents for passengers. The
quiet ride is partially due to sound-insulating glass used for the
windshield and to sound absorbing insulation that is used
throughout the vehicle. You can even get steering wheel-mounted
paddle shifters so you can keep both hands on the wheel while
you maintain precise control of the eight-speed, Sportmatic
transmission.
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AUTOMA ROTBILES
The new
Kia Cadenza
has been
completely
redesigned.
| JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017
The car is filled with features such as voice-command
navigation with an easy-to-see 8-inch rotor touch screen and
steering wheel-mounted controls for audio and cruise control.
Of course, it offers items such as a headlight display
that projects information on your windshield and
a rear-camera display so you don’t have to look
over your shoulder. The car even adjusts to follow
the direction of your steering wheel as you turn it.
Then there are convenience items such as the push
button start using your Smart Key in your pocket
or purse and a Smart Power Trunk that opens when
you stand next to it for three seconds with your
Smart Key on your person, so that even if your
hands are full, the trunk will open on its own.
Driving the Cadenza is exciting, as its V6 engine
gives you strong acceleration and inspiring performance. Shifting
is smooth and seamless, and the car will automatically activate
the optimum mode, Eco, Normal or Sport, based on your driving
style. Its LED headlights are another of the special features of
this car, as are the Apple and Android systems that allow you
to connect your smartphone directly to the car.